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November 2012 - but that's the month after next

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StuntNun · 16/09/2012 06:33

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Titsalinabumsquash · 22/09/2012 18:48

I've got a Moses basket off my sister but the fabric cover/lining is in need of replacing, does anyone know if you can buy just this bit?

kissyfur · 22/09/2012 18:49

Maybe look on eBay titsalina?

YellowWellies · 22/09/2012 18:55

Can anyone recommend a good place online to get a personalised / slogan baby grow made?

ValiumQueen · 22/09/2012 19:01

tits make one? Not hard as I have done it.

Very jealous of the folk with the Mamas and Papas blanket. I want one of them. It is lovely.

After checking online for the stock levels, we went to Ikea in search of the changing table. Whilst in store, checked stock levels. Said they had a few but none on shelves. Asked if we could take the display, and they said yes. Waited 20 mins at the bargain corner to get it priced at a discount, and nobody was around, so I went looking for staff. Seems you have to knock on a door. While I was elsewhere, somebody knocked on this door, and two folk came out, and started serving folk, completely ignoring DH waiting at the desk. I came back just to see this, and blew my top! To the point DH walked away. One member of staff said 'you just knock' and I asked him where the sign was to tell people to do this. I wiped the floor with them, and got 35% off Grin

WaitingForMe · 22/09/2012 19:21

Ooh I saw that Mamas and Papas blanket today on a double buggy and said to DH I wondered where it came from. Still, how much for a blanket?!!!

We walked into town today and I really struggled. Loads of BHs and baby started kicking each time. Still, we got a few more Christmas bits then went home where I wrote Christmas cards (just addresses and recipients name - won't sign them until November) while DH watched the GP qualifying. All very organised and the Poncetastic Christmas thread starts tomorrow Grin

But urgh, every time I make progress somewhere things seem to conspire against me. I've had a £2,000 fraud payment on my credit card and some back issues of papers I ordered came through as the wrong paper. Already phone phonecalls on Monday's to do list (credit card cancelled but fraud team not in office) Sad

MissMummy1 · 22/09/2012 19:28

YW Dh ordered one on eBay. Will ask him the name of the company but ours says born to play for ulster with mckibben on the back. He said there were hundreds of designs to personalise!

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StuntNun · 22/09/2012 19:30

YW I bought transfer paper and printed it in my inkjet printer but it needs to be hand washed as it's a bit delicate. Otherwise try www.funkygiraffebibs.co.uk as they do babygros too.

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YellowWellies · 22/09/2012 19:30

Hehehe if you have a girl she'll look very fetching in that!!! Bless him he does want a boy doesn't he!!! Thanks hon that would be fab. We just want to make a 'Made in Orkney' one which you used to be able to buy up here but we can't find now....

MissMummy1 · 22/09/2012 19:32

He bought it the day we found out we were preggers. Every female we know has lectured him about it!

Passmethecrisps · 22/09/2012 20:00

Started buying for my hospital bag today. Maternity pads, breast pads, mats for mattress and nipple cream. Annoyingly I am a member of boots parenting club but t seems not to have processed it. I haven't had my welcome pack and I didn't get the 10 points. The man in store said there was nothing he could do so I would need to call the number.

Also bought a pack of three newborn sleepsuits in the next sale - got flowers on but DH assures me they are metrosexual! He also picked up a stone roses t-shirt . . . For a three year old. We will have to pack it away somewhere.

MissMummy1 · 22/09/2012 20:26

Passme it took ages for me to get my parenting club pack through. Like, at least 2 months!

kirrinIsland · 22/09/2012 20:41

My boots parenting club card took aaaages to come through as well...

daisy glad all is well. Must have been an emotional roller coast there for a while.

That gingerbread blanket is lovely, I want one! But with a shelf full of blankets already I can't really justify it.

DH I suppose he must have known someone there? Is it really that bad a place? It's lovely to wander round when the weather is good! Not lived there though....

Passmethecrisps · 22/09/2012 20:46

Hmm. I joined during the summer holidays - possibly 3 months ago? I will give them a call tomorrow or Monday. I want my free changing bag!

Passmethecrisps · 22/09/2012 20:47

Oh, and I was lusting after the gingerbread blanket today as well.

DesperateHousewife21 · 22/09/2012 20:58

missmummy yup that's the one! Love it sooo much!

kirrin I'm going to sound like such a snob now but it's not a great town because it's cheap to rent so it tends to attract slightly rough people. I grew up in whitstable and my parents still live there, even though it's only the next town along it couldn't be more different. It has a completely different feel to it and I think imo its alot nicer Blush

Evilwater · 22/09/2012 21:12

Well what an exiting day, I'm now responsible for my family while my parent are on holiday. Eeekk Confused

I have also been bridesmaids dress shopping, as well as for the bride.
I didn't cry, but they were all so sparkly, and white, and pretty.
Evil

kirrinIsland · 22/09/2012 21:14

DH yes, whitstable is lovely - lots of character. I think Canterbury is also one of those places that is nice to visit but not to live in - too rowdy in the evenings now

Baby is current doing somersaults or something I think - my bump is rippling!

Sophiathesnowfairy · 22/09/2012 21:23

Just sort of fell down the stairs. Sad. Foot hurts, bruised arm. Can walk and move so I think I have survived.

Retail therapy, ace! Raided Boots for all the essentials and travel sized toiletries, (now I see you all goingon about dry shampoo I might have to give it a go).

Jo Jo Maman Bebe for skirt and top, fat tights and sleep bras as I had some vouchers, also got my first newborn sleep suit and hat. Grin and ordered a dress which they didn't have in.

My treat nursing maternity nightie from Mamas and Papas also arrived today and is lush. Had some M & P pjs for dd1 and the fabric is lovely, still the same so am really pleased.

Nearly am sorted just need to go through the boxes of existing stuff and replace my TENs, which I discovered today has broken.

Does anyone else's baby seem to suddenly press down on the bladder resulting in a sudden major wee urge Blush

Peaky1 · 22/09/2012 21:24

Kirrin....Boots parenting club card? Were we meant to get a card too? I just thought my battered old one was updated on the system. Someone reassure me!

MissMummy1 · 22/09/2012 21:27

Peaky I got a voucher to scan with my old card which registers it as a parenting club one. If that makes sense?! And a shed load of other vouchers!

TheDetective · 22/09/2012 21:55

VQ I think this baby has caught up now, the last 4 weeks seem to have bought an increase in growth! Ignoring the SFH, it doesn't palpate particularly small now, but more averaged sized. I'd estimate it is around 4lb at 34 weeks. I haven't had a growth scan, as no longer concerned. However I may end up with a presentation scan the week after next, unless junior stops the stealth moves and shows its head near in the pelvis by then! It is definitely still somersaulting, with way too much room to move in!

I thought I'd have a 9-10lber as DS was 8lb5, but different partner, so guess different genes ;) DS was unexpectedly 8lb5 as well, so maybe I do carry them close! I can't wait to find out!

I also can't wait to see what I weigh after. Although I suspect I won't drop much. It doesn't matter what I weigh though, as will still have horrible stretched skin, and the overhang which is currently masquerading as a bump grrrr.

YellowWellies · 22/09/2012 21:57

Awww that's a lovely 'just found out we're preggers' purchase! MM1 And I bet if it's a girl she'll look lovely and he'll adore her in it :)

TheDetective · 22/09/2012 22:07

I have decided my theme tune at the moment is 'Hot and Cold' (katy Perry). It describes my moods quite accurately!

I'm just so up and down, its ridiculous. And worse of all, I'm aware I'm making mountains out of molehills, but just can't help myself Confused

I'm a prickly monster it seems!

I nearly launched my laptop out the window this morning. I've decided enough is enough, and tomorrow, we are going out and buying a new one, and a new hoover. Both these things have been driving me crazy for months, in need of replacement, but I just couldn't justify the expensive while they still work badly. But after I tried to use the laptop to listen to my natal hypnotherapy cd this morning, and it switched itself off 6 times then refused to be turned back on for hours, I've had about enough! I just wanted to listen to the cd to help me relax and hopefully drop back off to sleep for a bit! I ended up screaming and crying at it! I don't have a CD player any more, so this was my only way of listening to it! :(

And I'm sick of losing all my posts on here every time I type something it decides to die on me!

I also ordered some glasses today. Have had the same pair for 11 years, prescription is -3. My actual prescription is -5.5. So definitely needed some new ones. I haven't even bothered wearing them for 2 years Blush I just wear my contacts too much instead. But I'll be needing them for those night time feeds soon, when trying to stay awake etc, or those nights of insomnia/baby won't sleep.

I feel happier now knowing these things have been done. Small things please small minds!

TheDetective · 22/09/2012 22:12

Oh, and I have a cramp type pain in my calf muscle. I'm hoping it is just a pulled muscle, but can't help overthinking it.

It is the kind of ache just as you start getting cramp, where you think if I move my leg in any way shape or form, I'm going to get full blown cramp. Or the tail end of cramp as it is dying down.

It's rather irritating actually. DP is going to rub it for me to see if it is muscular. It's been there 24 hours now though.

Trying to put aside all healthcare knowledge and ignore ignore ignore

kirrinIsland · 22/09/2012 22:20

Sorry for confusing you peaky :) I didn't have a battered old card, so got my advantage card sent through when I signed up to both that and the parenting club at the same time. Didn't realise they'd just update your existing card if you already had one.

Sophie your retail therapy sounds good, your fall down the stairs not so good. Hope you're ok?